FBI joins LPD in search for Campos

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined the Lubbock Police Department in the search for missing 18-year-old Zoe Gabrielle Campos.

FBI spokeswoman Katie Chaumont confirmed local authorities asked for help from federal investigators. It’s not that FBI agents have more training in locating missing persons, but they do have access to federal and local resources, Chaumont said.

Different investigators also bring different perspectives to cases, she said. The goal of both agencies is to maximize exposure of the missing woman’s case.

Campos was last seen late Nov. 17, but wasn’t reported missing until Nov. 19.

According to the FBI’s missing person poster, friends and family last heard from Campos during the early hours of Nov. 18. At 2:30 a.m. that day, Campos sent her mother a text message saying she was on her way to pick her up from work.

Campos never picked up her mother.

On Nov. 21, Campos’ silver four-door Lincoln Town Car was found at the Driftwood Apartments on Utica Avenue, according to investigators. A family member saw someone driving the car and reported it to police. The driver was not found when police arrived.

Authorities believe Campos is in danger and are asking for the public’s help with the case. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Line at (806) 741-1000 or the FBI at (972) 559-5000.

Ralls under boil water notice

The city of Ralls is under a boil water alert until further notice due to a water leak.

Utility clerk Linda Garcia confirmed the leak Saturday, Dec. 7.

The earliest Ralls may be able to conduct tests is Monday, Garcia said.